# Voices.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/voices-com

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: London, Canada
- Website: www.voices.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 29, 2015)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in Canada, Voices.com Inc. operates as a leading voice marketplace, connecting clients with voice talent for various media, including advertisements and educational content.Voices.com Inc. is a prominent platform that connects brands with voice talent. Founded in 2003 in London, Ontario, Canada by Alex Bystrov, Christiane Karam, Elisa Roth, Merlin James, and Michael Coelho, the company has successfully raised USD 18.00 mn in its most recent GROWTH round in July 2017 from investor Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, bringing the total amount raised to USD 18.00 mn. The company has completed five deals to date.The company, known as the #1 voice marketplace, offers a comprehensive suite of products and services focused on voice solutions, including voice over actors, AI-generated voices, and voice data management. Their core offerings facilitate the connection between brands and consumers through high-quality human voice recordings, as well as ethically-sourced voices for artificial intelligence applications. The platform allows clients to seamlessly post projects and hire voice talent for various media, including advertisements, educational materials, and entertainment, catering to a diverse client base comprising major global brands. With over 4 million members, the company serves customers in numerous geographical markets, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, ensuring a broad reach and impact across different languages and cultural contexts.The company operates on a transactional revenue model, where clients engage with its services primarily through project-based hiring, subscriptions, and partnerships. Clients can hire voice actors on a per-project basis, with transactions facilitated through a proprietary platform that supports various pricing structures. The company offers straightforward pricing plans tailored to individual projects, including costs associated with voice over recordings and AI voice licensing. By facilitating a direct connection between clients and voice talent, the company ensures a streamlined process for project execution, thereby optimizing revenue generation opportunities while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency in service delivery.Voices.com plans to utilize the USD 18.00 mn raised in the GROWTH round to further develop its platform and enhance its product offerings. The company is focusing on the launch of new AI-driven voice solutions aimed at improving accessibility and user experience, with a target release by the end of 2024. Additionally, the company seeks to expand its operations into new international markets, specifically targeting the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America by mid-2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 29, 2015, $2M — BDC Capital

## Investors

- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Series A